Tax Accountant

Job Description

About the Job
Position: Tax Accountant

Location: Addis Ababa (Head Office)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are looking for a focused and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to oversee our tax compliance, filing, and reporting activities across our manufacturing and commercial operations.
You will play a central role in ensuring that all periodic tax obligations are met accurately and submitted to regulatory authorities on time, minimizing operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and file monthly schedules for VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Employment Income Tax (Payroll Tax) and corporate income tax.
• Compile and manage necessary documentation, ledgers, and receipts required for annual tax filings and declarations.
• Assist senior financial management with tax audits, responses to revenue office inquiries, and the compilation of appeal documentation.
• Ensure all tax-related transactions are correctly coded and posted within the company’s accounting system.

About You
• Education: BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct experience handling tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting (preferably within manufacturing or import/export sectors).

• Skills: Excellent command of Ethiopian tax regulations, proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems, and strong MS Excel skills.